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Khaleej Times Mon 28 May 2012 Bullish on Singapore Singapore is, in my opinion, the best managed, most successful city-state since Venice of the Serenessima and Florence in the age of Cosimodi Medici. Singapore is now Southeast Asia's financial... (photo: Creative Commons / Merlion) Asia Financial Photos Singapore Wikipedia: Singapore |
Jakarta Post Mon 28 May 2012 Jakarta kicks off 485th anniversary celebrations The Jakarta administration officially started on Sunday a string of events in the city’s five municipalities and the Thousands Islands regency to celebrate the city’s 485th anniversary, which falls on... (photo: Creative Commons / Alamnirvana) Culture Jakarta Photos Tourism Wikipedia: Jakarta |
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Jakarta Globe Sun 27 May 2012 DBS-Danamon Banking Takeover Teeters Over Ownership Rules Southeast Asia’s largest banking takeover is turning into the emerging-market deal that traders bet is the most likely to unravel, as Indonesia considers restricting... (photo: WN / deniseyong) Business Finance Market Photos Wikipedia: Bank Danamon |
Al Jazeera Sun 27 May 2012 Lin Dan throws down Olympic gauntlet Superstar Lin Dan led hosts China to an emphatic victory over South Korea in the Thomas Cup final on Sunday, sending a stark message he and his teammates are in peak form... (photo: AP / Vincent Yu) Olympics Photos Sports Star Wikipedia: Lin Dan |
Jakarta Globe Sun 27 May 2012 Rp 2 Billion Set Aside for Jakarta Anniversary The Jakarta administration is earmarking Rp 2 billion ($216,000) to celebrate the city’s 485th anniversary that will fall on June 22, an official said on Friday. The... (photo: Creative Commons / Gunkarta Gunawan Kartapranata) Anniversary Culture Jakarta Photos Tourism Wikipedia: Jakarta |
Ha'aretz Sun 27 May 2012 Lady Gaga cancels Indonesian show due to threats Lady Gaga has canceled her sold-out show in Indonesia over security concerns after Muslim hard-liners threatened violence if the pop diva went ahead with her "Born... (photo: AP / Tatan Syuflana) Gaga Indonesia Photos Protest Wikipedia: Lady Gaga |
Al Jazeera Sun 27 May 2012 Tourists shun restive Yemen Before Yemen's political and security situation began to worsen, tourism was a growing industry. Visitors eager to learn about its history and culture came to the Middle... (photo: Creative Commons / Bgag) Photos Politics Security Tourism Wikipedia: Yemen Yemen |
Austin American Statesman Sun 27 May 2012 Lady Gaga cancels Indonesian show over security JAKARTA, Indonesia — It's final: Lady Gaga's show in Indonesia won't go on. Islamic hard-liners have threatened violence if the pop diva holds her "Born This Way... (photo: WN / Aaron Gilbert) Arts Celebrity Photos Wikipedia: Lady Gaga Women |